A Royal Baby Bump for U.K. Economy?

7/23/2013 10:56AM

News that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed a new son was welcomed by crowds in London and covered by the global media. But will the little prince also provide the UK with economic baby bump? Economics reporter Ben Casselman says don't bet on it. Photo: Getty Images.

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